CSR Mock Test – English

Direction: The sentences below contain errors in idioms, grammar, word choice, usage, etc. You are to detect such error by writing the letters of the part of the sentence where the mistake is found.

It is they whom we invited, not him and her. No error.

She and I decided to give ours to whoever we pleased. No error.

They and I gave the prize to the winners, him and her. No error.

No one is able to find their seats in a darkened theater and must ask an usher to bring a flashlight. No error.

She looked at both pictures carefully; she could not decide which was the most beautiful.  No error.

While Karen was setting out on the porch, she saw Wayne and Daryl walking slowly toward her from town.  No error.

The second haunted house was definitely the scariest of the two, although it was not quite as dark inside and had a lot less small, screaming children running through it. No error.

Neither of the contestants are planning to pursue a career in entertainment after their dismal failure in front of the judges of American Idol even though they still wanted to be performers. No error.

When Caroline opened the front door of her apartment, the guests and all the family members that had come from near and far jumped  up from his or her hiding place and shouted, “Surprise!” No error.

Almost everyone enjoys watching a baseball game on television, having a picnic in a peaceful park, or to visit some strange place abroad. No error.

In the 1970s, many college students protested social conditions by sitting in various campus buildings, by burning campus structures, and they have also intimidated members of the administration. No error.

The bulk of Lewis Carroll’s stories, as well as his famous poems like “The Jabberwocky,” are full of nonsense terms that are confusing and amusing at the same time. No error.

According to the teacher’s tally of votes, more than 60% of the history class are interested in taking a field trip to tour the new art museum downtown. No error.

According to the newspaper survey, neither of the proposed candidates actually have enough experience or education to mount a truly impressive or successful campaign.  No error.

It has been thought for many years that three-fourths of the planet Earth was covered in water, but in recent years, some experts have begun to suspect that it might be even more than that. No error.

Direction: Determine the appropriate word for each sentence.

I do not know, _______ I can take the last trip to Baguio.

Terry is the __________________ guy in town. His company is the _______________ in this country too.

Only the ____________________ violinist will get to represent the nation in the prestigious competition.

Leading economic indicators show that the rate of inflation was _____________ higher than usual last month.

_______________he had been shot twice, Garrick continued to lunge at enemy.

I finally met the neighbor __________ called the police when I had a party last month.

Veronica finished college in only three years _______________ excellent advanced placement test scores and an accelerated program of courses.

Carolyn was a senior in college ______________ she lost her scholarship.

He remained _____ and in full command of the situation in spite of the hysteria and panic all around him.

The officers of the corporation pledged there would be no _____, nothing would be held against the strikers.

Direction: Shade the letter of the word that is related to the third word in the same way the second is related to the first.

Cup is to coffee as bowl is to

Exercise is to gym as eating is to

Oar is to rowboat as foot is to

Secretly is to openly as silently is to

Artist is to painting as senator is to

Play is to actor as concert is to

Careful is to cautious as boastful is to

Regarding the need for more free refreshments, the group’s opinion was enthusiastic and unanimous.

Since the townspeople were so dissatisfied, various methods to alleviate the situation were debated.

The assistant was fast becoming an indispensable member of the department, so they had no choice but to offer him a higher salary to stay on.

The attorney wanted to expedite the process, because her client was becoming impatient.

The suspect gave a plausible explanation for his presence at the scene, so the police decided to look elsewhere for the perpetrator of the crime.

In prolonged space flight, besides the obvious hazards of meteors, rocky debris, and radiation, astronauts will have to deal with muscle atrophy

brought on by weightlessness; therefore, when they return to Earth, they face a protracted period of weight-training to rebuild their strength.

What is the most likely meaning of the underlined word debris as it is used in this passage?

The underlined word atrophy, as used in the paragraph, most nearly means

1. It can be safely said that in the last fifteen years, Lawrence Real Estate has a model for success despite the economic struggle and real estate devaluation.
2. In 2000, Lawrence decided to open two branch offices: One in Tampa in 2003 and one in Tami in 2004.
3. By 2007, the hone office and both the branch offices had survived the economic slowdown, so Lawrence and his associates are expanding their business to the Carolinas and plan to a branch Office in Charlotte in 2011.
4. Fifteen years ago, Lawrence started his real estate business, and it has since become a huge success. 1995, Lawrence Real Estate opened his real estate business in Oviedo, Florida and sold seven million dollars of real estate during the first few “boom years”.

1. June’s opening moves are too weak and her mid-game tactics needs work.
2. June thinks it’s that easy to play chess.
3. She has been playing for 7 years now and she still has to improve on many aspects of the game.
4. If only she would her approach more than bragging about how she thinks it’s easy to play this game.
5. June can’t win any tournament because of these drawbacks.

1. They fail to realize that when their children get hurt, they become stronger.
2. Of course, parents’ intentions are primarily just to prevent their child from being hurt.
3. In this age of social media, very protective parents deprive their children of the chance to see the harsh realities of the world they would eventually face.
4. Parents as well as their guardians should realize that their children need space to grow in all aspects of life.
5. There are some things which have to be learned rather than taught .

1. Designing an attractive layout will come after that.
2. The basic steps in building a website or blog are easy to remember and registering a domain name is the usual priority.
3. Finally, adding more content and social media presence are required to keep your blog active.
4. You can also opt for free hosts via Blogger or Wordpress.
5. Then you need a hosting provided to host your site’s content.

1. Speaking in Korean every day is also proven effective.
2. Another way is watching Korean movies and TV shows particularly with Korean subtitles.
3. Reading Korean articles in books, newspapers and magazines is just among the helpful ways.
4. There are many ways to improve and develop Korean proficiency
5. Of course, having a Korean friend to teach you is also a big help in learning the language.

Obesity is a serious problem in this country. Research suggests that obesity can lead to a number of health problems including diabetes, asthma, and heart disease. Recent research has even indicated that there may be a relationship between obesity and some types of cancer. Major public health campaigns that increase awareness and propose simple lifestyle changes that will, with diligence and desire, eliminate or least mitigate the incidence of obesity are a crucial first step in battling this critical problem.

This paragraph best supports the statement that

In the 1966 Supreme Court decision Miranda v. Arizona, the court held that before the police can obtain statements from a person subjected to an interrogation, the person must be given a Miranda This warning means that a person must be told that he or she has the right to remain silent during the police interrogation. Violation of this right means that any statement that the person makes is not admissible in a court hearing.

This paragraph best supports the statement that

Walk into any supermarket or pharmacy and you will find several shelves of products designed to protect adults and children from the sun. Additionally, a host of public health campaigns have been created, including National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, that warn us about the sun’s damaging UV rays and provide guidelines about protecting ourselves. While warnings about the sun’s dangers are frequent, a recent survey found that fewer than half of all adults adequately protect themselves from the sun.

This paragraph best supports the statement that

Yoga has become a very popular type of exercise, but it may not be for everyone. Before you sign yourself up for a yoga class, you need to examine what it is you want from your fitness routine. If you’re looking for a high-energy, fast-paced aerobic workout, a yoga class might not be your best choice.

This paragraph best supports the statement that

For too long, school cafeterias, in an effort to provide food they thought would be appetizing to young people, mimicked fast-food restaurants, serving items such as burgers fries, pizza, hot dogs, and fried chicken. School districts nationwide are now addressing this trend by incorporating some simple and inexpensive options that will make cafeteria lunches healthier while still appealing to students.

This paragraph best supports the statement that

During the last six years, the number of practicing physicians has increased by about 20%. During the same time period, the number of healthcare managers has increased by more than 600%. These percentages mean that many doctors have lost the authority to make their own schedules, determine the fees that they charge, and decide on prescribed treatments.

This paragraph best supports the statement that doctors